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Originally Posted by Hackey
If he had actually played the last 2 years then yes he would have earned the right to do whatever he wished, including asking for a multi year deal. But if my company had paid my full wage for 2 years while I sat at home I wouldn't come back to work with demands. Expecting a multi year deal after a 2 year hiatus is like coming back to work after 2 years off and asking for a raise. You don't reciprocate loyalty because they drafted you, you reciprocate it because they did everything they could for you when they didn't have to. Luckily he's a bottom 6 guy so it's not really a major loss. I'm sure fans would feel differently if it was a top end player.
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Hear you. But if the longer multi-year deal offered by another team is true, then i'm pretty sure almost everyone here would take the certainty of a contract that sets you up for life after almost leaving the game with nothing.
I just can't fault him for that. Sucks we didn't benefit from some allegiance, but the offer away was too good.
He would have given us first right of refusal to match i imagine. We couldn't and shouldn't.
The agent should have ferreted out the strength of the long term contract offer. #### show.
I would surmise the Flames would have provided him with the same or better money over a similar term but depending on his health and renewal of 2 year contracts. Risky.
A fantastic consolation prize? The reputation of this team as one that cares and takes care of its players is ROCK solid after this. Great as a fan to know we are cheering for good folks. And it's something that matters when players want to sign/re-sign.